CVE-2026-55289
8.4 HIGHPublished 2026-11-02 · Updated 2026-11-03
AI risk analysis
- Summary
- A confused deputy flaw in multiple functions allows local escalation of privilege by triggering execution of sensitive USSD codes without user interaction, bypassing intended authorization checks.
- Exploitability
- Exploitation requires local access and no additional privileges; user interaction is not needed, making it highly exploitable by a local attacker.
- Blast radius
- Successful exploitation could grant full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected device, enabling attackers to trigger carrier-level actions like SIM provisioning or service activation remotely.
- Detection
- No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
- Prioritized remediation
- Upgrade to Android version 2024-11-01 patch level or later, as specified in the official Android Security Bulletin for CVE-2026-55289.
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NVD description
In multiple functions in multiple locations, there is a possible execution of sensitive USSD codes due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-441
All references
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